Aristotle and the Philosophy of Friendship
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: May 1, 2009
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 263
ISBN-13: 9780521052672
Subjects: Ancient Greek & Roman philosophy; Ethics & moral philosophy; Social & political philosophy; Philosophy; History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical; Interpersonal Relations; Family & Relationships : Interpersonal Relations; Philosophy / Ancient; Philosophy / History, Criticism, Surveys; History & Surveys - General
First sentence: In the Lysis, Socrates' dialogue with two young friends about friendship, Socrates pursues the unsettling idea that all friendship is rooted in human neediness and defectiveness and is treasured only because and only to the extent that we hope to get from others things that we are unable to provide for ourselves.